Understanding Trichomoniasis:Mode of Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment

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Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. When Trichomonas vaginalis enters the body through the vagina, it begins to damage the epithelial cells upon contact. As a result, the parasite releases cytotoxic chemicals, which increase the pH of the vagina.

Mode of Transmission

  •      Present in vaginal fluids of females/prostatic fluids of males
  •     Transmitted through sexual intercourse

Symptoms

  •           Mostly asymptomatic
  •          Unusual secretion from the vagina
  •          Lower abdomen pain
  •          Painful urination
  •          Vaginal discharge
  •          Abnormal vaginal odor
  •          Vaginal bleeding
  •          Vaginal itching
  •          Onset: 4-28 days
  •          70% are asymptomatic

Diagnosis

  •          Urine for culture and sensitivity
  •          Vaginal discharge for culture and sensitivity
  •          Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT), PCR

Prevention

  •          Avoiding sex sometimes
  •          Using condoms
  •          Avoiding sex with multiple partners

Treatment

  •          Metronidazole 

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